Overview
Enrollment
Located on the shores of Sebago Lake in Standish, Maine, approximately 18 miles northwest of Portland, Saint Joseph's College of Maine occupies a 474-acre lakeside campus. Founded in 1912 by the Sisters of Mercy, the private Catholic liberal arts institution operates as a residential college and offers both on-campus and online degree programs. The college maintains a competitive nursing program and offers notable majors in business, education, and marine science, leveraging its waterfront location for environmental and biological research. The campus features traditional New England collegiate architecture with residence halls housing most undergraduate students, while its athletic programs compete in NCAA Division III as the Monks in the Great Northeast Athletic Conference.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
Saint Joseph's College of Maine is rated within the lower 43% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Saint Joseph's College of Maine within the 2024 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#753 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#484 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#6 in Best Colleges in Maine
#4 in Best Private Colleges in Maine
#22 in Best Value Colleges in Maine
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 960/1120 |
| GPA | 3.0 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Other Fees | $0 |
| Room and Board | $14,936 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $1,700 |
| Total One Year Cost | $59,422 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Health Professions | 30% |
| Business | 21% |
| Education | 11% |
| Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 7% |
| Biology | 6% |
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Questions and Answers
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Last updated February 24, 2024